Elderly care services in the Municipality of Umeå aim to be a resource that, through proximity and collaboration, empowers and strengthens people’s ability to live independently.

Väst-Teg Nursing and Care Residence is a newly built municipal residence located in Väst-Teg. The residence opened in the fall of 2024. In total, there are 120 apartments spread across 12 units, with each unit consisting of 10 apartments. Each unit has its own spacious balcony. On the ground floor, there is a café and a glass-enclosed patio. The Väst-Teg facility also includes a production kitchen.

We are now looking for both nursing assistants and nursing staff to join our team!

Your Responsibilities

With a professional approach and a friendly demeanor, you will assist our residents in their daily lives. The focus is on resident autonomy, and you will help ensure that care is provided to a high standard, in accordance with care decisions and implementation plans.

You will assist with tasks such as personal hygiene, laundry, housekeeping, meals, and other services. Your duties will also include documenting care measures and health status, as well as performing medical tasks as delegated by the responsible nurse.

Work hours are scheduled for days, evenings, and weekends.

About You

For the nursing assistant positions, we are looking for individuals who are trained nursing assistants with experience working in elder care. We would prefer that you have previous experience in dementia care.

For the nursing staff position, we are looking for someone with experience working in elder care. Here, we consider it an asset if you have a nursing education as well as experience in dementia care.

Your interactions with residents require strong competence based on personal suitability, maturity, and empathy. You demonstrate a strong commitment to both residents and the facility in all your interactions and actions. You enjoy working independently, are patient, and take initiative. You have a strong ability to collaborate with colleagues, family members, and other professionals. Great importance is placed on personal suitability.

In order to communicate with clients, family members, and colleagues, write and review care documentation, and receive medication delegation, you must have a good command of the Swedish language, both spoken and written.

Heavy lifting is involved; patient-handling aids must be used. 

Employment Information

• Nursing Assistant: Two permanent, full-time positions, starting in August/September as agreed.
• Nursing Staff: One temporary position, full-time, starting September 30, 2026, through January 31, 2027.

Before an offer of employment is made, we ask that you provide an extract from the police criminal records. This is the final step in the recruitment process. We accept applications only through our recruitment system; we do not accept applications via email or mail. Click “Apply for this job” to submit your application. 

We look forward to receiving your application!

About Umeå Municipality

Umeå Municipality is the region’s largest employer, with over 13,000 essential employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments, and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows thoughtfully. Our core values are based on a citizen-centered approach, transparency, trust, and continuous improvement. With us, you’ll work on missions that are vital to society, helping to ensure that Umeå remains a safe, secure, and fun place to live.

Umeå is northern Sweden’s largest city, offering a rich variety of experiences and opportunities. We’re a city of associations and culture that offers a richer life even outside of work. Here, you can learn what it’s like to live in Umeå: Moving to Umeå Municipality

Our team is growing, so maybe we’re looking for you? Do you want more, too? We offer fair working conditions, great benefits, and excellent opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important to everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.